Moving to Sierra Leone from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Sierra Leone — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Sierra Leone.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
SL
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
SL
13.8

San Marino performs better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
SL
0.4

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
SL
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
SL
12.7%

San Marino performs better than Sierra Leone across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
SL
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
SL
$1,700

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
SL
73.4

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
San Marino passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sierra Leone?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sierra Leone has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM SL
Population 34,682 8,692,606
Currency Euro (€) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Italian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +232
Time zones 1 1